BH Administrative Supervisor

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Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Exciting Opportunity: Behavioral Health Administrative Supervisor at SSM Health

St. Vincent's, DePaul, part of the SSM Health network, is a comprehensive six-unit facility with 132 beds, catering to a diverse patient population including adult, IDD, child/adolescent, and holding units. Our dedicated staff, many of whom have been with DePaul for over a decade, are the cornerstone of our commitment to excellence in patient care. We take pride in the fact that our Managers and Directors have risen through the ranks, starting as Behavioral Health staff nurses within our facility.
We are currently seeking a Behavioral Health Administrative Supervisor, a role that is pivotal to the smooth operation of our units during assigned shifts. This position is not only about overseeing the day-to-day activities but also about being a beacon of guidance and support for our nursing and support staff.
As an Administrative Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
- Assigning, directing, educating, and monitoring staff to ensure the highest quality of care.
- Contributing to staff performance evaluations and serving as a key resource for the team.
- Managing patient flow within the designated area and coordinating support during patient emergencies.
- Initiating and leading incident command for internal or external disasters until an administrative representative takes over.
- Evaluating patient care effectiveness, addressing any issues impacting desired outcomes, and handling patient care complaints.
- Providing input on hiring, training, and developing staff, as well as participating in their evaluation process.
This role is an integral part of the BH leadership team and requires close collaboration with managers and directors to ensure our facility continues to provide unparalleled patient care.
If you are looking for a challenging yet fulfilling leadership role within a supportive and dynamic environment, we would be delighted to discuss how your skills and experience could be a perfect fit for this position at St. Vincent's, DePaul.

Job Summary:

Coordinates daily operations with leadership team to ensure implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care for assigned ministries.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contributes to performance evaluations of staff.
• Serves as a resource to the staff.
• Manages patient flow within assigned area.
• Provides support and coordination for patient emergencies.
• Opens and leads incident command for internal or external disasters until relieved by assigned administrative representative.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels.
• May provide input for hiring, training, directing, developing and evaluating staff.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

EXPERIENCE

• Two years' registered nurse experience, with demonstrated progressive leadership responsibility

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

BHM Nursing Admin

Scheduled Weekly Hours:36

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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